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Schisma Elountas
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About
Schisma Elountas is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 114th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 6.5 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Schisma Eloundas settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious bay with crystal blue water and brown fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, families with children, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Schisma Elountas coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
15 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Candia Beach II, which has a rating of 8.7.
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+22
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2.5
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+18
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Schisma Elountas is located in Crete within Schisma Eloundas, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Crete island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"The beach is a fantastic destination with its stunning brown fine sand. It also serves as a superb fishing port, making it an ideal spot for those who enjoy fishing. Overall, it's a great place to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery."
Luna Baseline
User reviews
"The beach is a fantastic destination with its stunning brown fine sand. It also serves as a superb fishing port, making it an ideal spot for those who enjoy fishing. Overall, it's a great place to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery."
Luna Baseline
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water
Xirokampos 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Istro 0.8 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Schisma Eloundas 1.7 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Agios Nikolaos 0.9 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Limenas Chersonisou 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Anissaras 0.7 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Anissaras 0.5 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Schisma Eloundas 1.4 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Tsifliki 0.4 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand
Ellinika 1.9 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Kaaren's Bar• 2 min walk
- Magali Cretan Cookin...• 2 min walk
- ICON• 2 min walk
- Rudis Bar• 2 min walk
Attractions
- Λιμάνι Ελούντας• 3 min walk
- Town quay• 3 min walk
- Κατεβατή• 5 min walk
- ΒΕΝΖΙΝΑΠΟΘΗΚΗ• 6 min walk
Transport
- JSH• 34.9km
- Sitia Bus Station• 35.4km
- lti Meli Palace• 20.2km
Localities
- Schisma Eloundas• 340m
- Kastelli• 6.5km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Schisma Elountas?
The Schisma Elountas is covered with brown fine sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Schisma Elountas?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Schisma Elountas has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Schisma Elountas good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Schisma Elountas is fully protected from waves.
There are a lot of boats in the bay.
Is the Schisma Elountas good for families?
Yes, the Schisma Elountas is good place for families with children. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Schisma Elountas secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
What are the key audiences of Schisma Elountas?
Schisma Elountas can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Families with children
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Schisma Elountas?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Schisma Elountas.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Kaaren's Bar is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Schisma Elountas?
There are 647 places to stay in the Schisma Elountas area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Schisma Elountas from parking?
The Schisma Elountas has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Schisma Elountas?
There are 4 attractions near Schisma Elountas that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Λιμάνι Ελούντας located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Schisma Elountas?
The month with the highest temperature in Schisma Elountas is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Schisma Elountas (Crete island) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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